Which of the following is not a psychiatric criterion for mental illness?
A)Expression of behavior that causes distress to self or others
B)Evidence of insanity
C)Impairment of functioning
D)Increased risk of lost freedom,pain,or death

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The term "insanity" is not a recognized psychiatric diagnosis in and of itself. It is a legal term used to determine a defendant's ability to understand the nature of their actions and to differentiate right from wrong at the time of the crime. However, psychiatric criteria for mental illness include expressions of behavior that cause distress to self or others, impairment of functioning, and increased risk of negative outcomes such as lost freedom, pain, or death.

Which of the Following Is Not a Psychiatric Criterion for Mental